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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35.16, 52.75 and 24.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35.16, 52.75 and 24.36 is: 36.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35.16 : 52.75 = 24.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35.16/52.75 = 24.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35.16x = 52.75 × 24.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35.16x = 1,284.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,284.99/35.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36.55

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